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A first time visitor to Paris can not miss the majestically and imposing Arc de Triomphe in the centre of Etoile. It is a large roundabout designed by Baron Haussmann and it is noted as the best triumphal arch in the whole world. The arch was built by Napoleon to celebrate his victorious battles. The Arc de Triomphe was eventually built to replace the arch that was that was initially built at the place de Carrousel, because it did not have the imposing qualities Napoleon envisioned. The 164 foot Arc de Triomphe construction work took 30 years and was completed under Louis Phillippe because Napoleon was defeated and the power shifted hands. But, in order to honour Napoleon who happened to be the original initiator, his body was made to pass under the arch while on the way to its final resting place.

People often want to go to Paris, but don’t because they feel it will be too expensive or boring if they don’t have a lot of money when they are there. Clearly, getting to Paris and finding affordable accommodations is the first step. Below is a list of attractions and activities that I can personally vouch for as I don’t have a lot of money, I love Paris, and I go there 5 or 6 times per year. Paris has been called many things, but it is the biggest destination for tourists because it is magical and enchanting, not necessarily because a lot of money was spent.

Below is a list (most of these are completely free and if there is a cost, I noted it):